6'9 Kai Sotto Was Named MVP of the Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp

According to Spin, Kai Sotto stands out and named MVP in Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp.

THE third time’s the charm for 6-9 high school phenom Kai Zachary Sotto after he was finally named to the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Star Team.

In his last attempt before he turns 14 next month, the soft-spoken Sotto from St. Francis of Assisi School was not only part of 10 boys and five girls who comprised a team of the best high school basketball players in the country, he was also given the National Training Camp MVP award.

“Masaya po. Pinaghirapan ko po ito.  Pinaghandaan ko po ito. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa opportunity na nakuha ko  po yung award na ito,” said the 13-year-old son of former PBA player Ervin Sotto.

“Sobrang saya ko po. Isa po ito sa mga pangarap ko. Yung opportunity nandito na so binigay ko na yung best ko,” he told reporters during an interview.

When asked if he has committed to play for a particular school in the coming school year, Kai said, “Wala pa po akong sure na school pero my family prefers Ateneo.”

Asked if his newfound fame has affected him, Sotto shrugged off the attention, “Gini-give ko yung best ko, meron malas, meron swerte. Normal pa rin. (I’ll just) be good! Sakto lang. I just want to play basketball. Yun ang focus ko lagi.”

Thousands of participants took part in regional training camps in Baguio City, Davao, Cebu and Makati in a search that culminated with the National Training Camp Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA National Training Camp held at the Music Hall of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Literally standing out among the other players, Sotto also took everyone’s notice because of his humble and respectful nature. 

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